Amarachi Sophia Amazu
Halifax
Summary
Knowledgeable continuing care assistant with comprehensive background in providing compassionate care and support to individuals in various healthcare settings. Known for effectively assisting patients with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being. Demonstrated proficiency in patient monitoring and communication, consistently promoting supportive and collaborative environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuing Care Assistant
Northwood Manor
10.2024
- Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Improved residents mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Observed and examined residents to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to support infection control measures.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
Continuing Care Assistant
Arborstone Enhanced Care(Shannex)
09.2024
- Asisted residents with daily living activities such bathing, feeding and toileting
- Helped with clients mobility needs
- Offered emotional support and companionship to the clients
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Cared for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry and cleaning premises.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Continuing Care Assistant
Park Stone Enhanced Care(Shannex)
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted residents in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Improved residents mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to support infection control measures.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
- Supplied physical support to assist residents in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
- Enhanced residents comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
Community Health Nurse
St Joseph Catholic Mission Hospital, Lagos
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided personal care to acute care patients
- Checked and recorded vital signs
- Communicated any changes to my supervisor
- Participated in community outreach events promoting public health resources and services available to local residents.
- Enhanced community health through delivering educational presentations on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.
- Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Continuing Care Assistant Certification - Continuing Care Assistant
Oxford International College
Halifax, NSDiploma - Community Health
Enugu State School of Health And Technology
Enugu State,Nigeria04.2017
Skills
- Dementia Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Mobility support
- Attention to details
- Excellent time management
- Showing empathy, Caring and active listening
- Ability to administer medication
Certification
- First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification
- Food safety handling certification
- OHS Legislation certification
- WHIMIS certification
- LEAP-personal support workers skills
Leadership/Volunteer experience
- Community outreaches
- Engaging residents in meaningful activities
References
Available on demand
Timeline
Continuing Care Assistant
Northwood Manor
10.2024
Continuing Care Assistant
Arborstone Enhanced Care(Shannex)
09.2024
Continuing Care Assistant
Park Stone Enhanced Care(Shannex)
06.2024 - 07.2024
Community Health Nurse
St Joseph Catholic Mission Hospital, Lagos
04.2022 - 02.2024
- First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification
- Food safety handling certification
- OHS Legislation certification
- WHIMIS certification
- LEAP-personal support workers skills
Continuing Care Assistant Certification - Continuing Care Assistant
Oxford International College
Diploma - Community Health
Enugu State School of Health And Technology
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